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In this family the rachis (the main stem of the frond) divides into two several times. |
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Gleichenia alpina Usually grows in cold exposed habitats such as sub-alpine bogs and swamps. |
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Occurs throughout the country from lowland to subalpine swampy soils. |
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Easily recognised by the umbrella-like shape of the fronds. |
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Underside of the pinna of S. cunninghamii showing the sori either side of the midrib with clusters of 3-5 sporangia. |
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